Sparrowhawks Make a Comeback
Just outside the small town of Butler, the southeastern subspecies of American kestrel has staved off extirpation. For now.
Category: Conservation
Eastern Fence Lizard: Fast, Flashy, Savvy
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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The eastern fence lizard is one of the more unique reptiles in Georgia. Fast, flashy and full of a charm, these small reptiles are an integral part of the state’s...
Animal Architects IV: Farming Nature
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Our final installment of the Animal Architects series profiles species that actually "farm" other organisms.
Animal Architects III: Making It
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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An intriguing look at animals that improve their environment by producing material from a unique source -- their bodies.
Animal Architects II: Meet the Collectors
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Many items are discarded in nature. But collectors profit from the refuse. This "trash" is their treasure.
Animal Architects I: Excavation Experts
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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For some animals, the strategies evolved to help them survive have made them amazing architects. Our series begins with a look at natural-born excavators.
Chasing the Redhorse
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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On a clear afternoon in May, Georgia DNR aquatics biologist Paula Marcinek led a team on the upper Ocmulgee River in search of a lost fish species that reappeared in...
DISCOVER RARE WILDLIFE NEAR YOU
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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DNR's beefed up Biodiversity Portal allows you to discover and explore rare plants and animals throughout Georgia.
Wildflower Meadow Plantings Basics
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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By Erin Cork, Georgia DNR Wildlife Biologist To create good habitat for native wildlife, including pollinators and other insects, it is important to select flowers and grasses for your meadow...
Looking Back: Capt. Recalls Whale Collision
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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I knew if I didn’t get that port-side motor going and us moving, we were going to sink. Capt. Shane Ryan had spent a lifetime boating and fishing off...